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Lithuanians Swap Thailand for Estonia's Baltic Coast: Pärnu Resort Gains Popularity
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Lithuanians Swap Thailand for Estonia's Baltic Coast: Pärnu Resort Gains Popularity

From Delfi · () Lithuanian

Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A Lithuanian traveler has discovered a unique Baltic Sea resort in Pärnu, Estonia, offering ample space and shallow waters appealing to families.
  • The resort features a distinctive rusty-colored sea and an elephant-shaped slide, though lacks showers but provides ample seating and a promenade.
  • A Lithuanian woman living in Estonia shared that Pärnu is increasingly attracting Lithuanian tourists, especially since the pandemic, and highlighted a former Soviet elite retreat now open to the public.

Pärnu, Estonia, offers a unique Baltic Sea resort experience that is increasingly drawing Lithuanian visitors, according to traveler Orijus Gasanovas and local resident Sonata.

Some people like this, others find it a serious minus.

— Orijus Gasanovasdescribing the shallow waters of Pärnu beach

Gasanovas described the beach as spacious and shallow, allowing people to walk far into the water, a feature he noted some enjoy while others find it a drawback. The sea's color, resembling "water with rust," is a striking aspect, though the air quality is good. A highlight for children is an elephant-shaped slide, and while showers are absent, benches are plentiful. Gasanovas also admired Pärnu's wide promenade along the beach.

What I envy about the Pärnu resort is the wide promenade along the beach.

— Orijus Gasanovascommenting on Pärnu's amenities

Sonata, a Lithuanian married to a Finn and living in a seaside villa near Pärnu, noted the growing number of Lithuanian tourists. "I hear Lithuanians speaking on the beach," she said, believing their numbers increased during the pandemic. She and her husband also rent out rooms in their villa to tourists.

It's great to live by the sea and feel that you have about 6 hectares of land around you. It's empty and quiet around.

— Sonatadescribing her life in a villa near Pärnu

The article also touches on "Villa Andropoff," a former Soviet elite retreat located in a wooded area 15 minutes from Pärnu. While accessible to the public now, its online reviews are poor, citing issues with hygiene and interior design, despite its unique historical context and proximity to the beach. Gasanovas described the building as "gloomy and sad," with many Soviet-era elements.

I think Lithuanians started to increase in number here during the quarantine.

— Sonataobserving the rise of Lithuanian tourists in Pärnu
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Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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